Top 10 Movie Characters

Think of some of the best movies of all-time. Now think of some of the most memorable characters in those movies. Remember their names? Now, before you send Jaws to track me down or Jessica Rabbit to seduce me, just keep in mind that no animals or cartoon characters made the cut... and speaking of cuts, we left out the slasher movie villains as well. In any case, bust out the popcorn, sit back and enjoy.

10. Austin Powers

Care to shag baby? Austin Powers made this list, which may have surprised some, but babes Heather Graham and Liz Hurley know why this blast from the past made the cut. Of all the characters in this list, Austin is the only one to emerge from a comedy. Mike Myers shows that he can do far more than schwing ...

9. Rocky

Rocky Balboa has delivered some cheesy speeches in his lifetime (anyone remember Rocky IV , where Balboa single-handedly melted the Cold War?). Regardless, no one saw Rocky for its intricate plots or Oscar worthy acting. They did, however, watch the Rocky series for the macho and epic battles between man and his enemy. Rocky made you want to be a boxer, executed flawlessly by all-around class act, Sylvester Stallone.

8. Forrest Gump

Forrest Gump was one of the best movies of all-time. It bottled American History in a time capsule and was narrated though the eyes of innocence. Who better to portray this naivety than Tom Hanks, who delivered a performance of gargantuan proportions as he made hearts and chocolate melt?

7. Indiana Jones

Is it any surprise that the most successful male actor landed a spot on this list? Harrison Ford has earned more than any other actor, and with good reason. Following his brilliant role as Han Solo in the Star Wars Trilogy, Ford outdid himself in the Indiana Jones series: great actor, classy guy, amazing character.

6. Terminator

He may become the future Governor of California, regardless, Arnold Schwarzenegger delivered one of his most memorable performances as The Terminator in T1 and T2: Judgment Day . So many catchy phrases, so little time to go through them all. One must wonder whether there is a T3 in store — how about Election Day?